SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

SA  business leaders double down on AI and hiring

South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...

AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse

Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...

Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future

Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...

AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030

Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...

Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation

Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...

Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls

The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...

Eskom offers opportunities for young scientists

South Africa’s brightest young minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science...

Human customer service is still alive and well

By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...

Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery

Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...

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Protect brand reputation with responsible electronics disposal

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For SMEs, culture trumps strategy when it comes to ESG

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Maximise your solar panel performance for winter

As South Africans transition into the colder months, so too do their energy needs and consumption patterns - as well as their solar panel efficiency. "The change in weather, specifically the length of day in winter versus summer, has a direct impact on your solar...

Integrate ESG principles in IT asset disposal strategies

Companies that adopt ITAD practices will not only lessen their environmental footprint and boost their social impact, but also cultivate stronger, more resilient brands that are prepared to face future challenges. By Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien IT asset disposition...

Protect your data to protect your business

Technology and cybercrime never stand still. The ultimate prize for sophisticated cybercriminals is data that could open doors to quick, illicit gains. For businesses, the challenge is to safeguard customers and personal data. The key to keeping customers and data...

How retailers can shift from multichannel to omnichannel payments

Retailers need to keep costs under control and reduce complexity in economic conditions that can best be described as uncertain and challenging. By Gary Bowers, product manager and Shaun Shehab, senior sales engineer at Ecentric Yet, despite this, they need to give...

Public-facing applications harbour security risks

Today, public-facing applications play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to interact with customers, partners, and stakeholders. These applications, ranging from websites to APIs and web services, serve as the digital storefronts of organisations, providing...

SA well-placed to reap the rewards of conscious travel

Conscious travel is here. Like every other sector, tourism exerts an inevitable effect on the environments, resources and communities in which it depends. By Nick Dickson, CEO of Dream Hotels & Resorts As the world works to combat climate change and focuses on...

Business Analyst NH – Gauteng Johannesburg

Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements related to the SQL upgrade.Collaborate with database administrators, developers, vendors and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.Assess current SQL environment and identify...

Technical Business Analyst (1-Year Fixed-term Contract) (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for delivering robust data and reporting solutions to support the global regulatory obligations under EMIR and MiFIR/MiFID of a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a Technical Business Analyst. You will perform detailed...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Developer who thrives in cloud-driven, high-performance environments. You'll be part of a dynamic global tech team working on large-scale integration and streaming platforms that power real-time business...

Project Manager (Health & Medicine)

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...

Software Developer

The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Project Manager (Health & Medicine) About the Company We are a well-established, specialist South African provider in the Health and Medicine sector, operating since 1995. We focus on delivering compliant and comprehensive solutions in Occupational Health,...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Software Developer will play a key role in documenting, designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions that support the company's telecommunications systems and services. Key Requirements Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science,...

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